Mill Lane is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE4 6QB is located in the Elswick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle upon Tyne Central. This postcode has been in use since 2009-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mill Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 6QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE4 5NH, NE4 6PB, NE4 5NN, NE4 6UH, NE4 5NJ, NE4 5NP, NE4 6PJ, NE4 6PS, NE4 6UJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE4 6QB is primarily male, with 60.1% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 38.7% | 39.9% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -11.1% |
| Male | 61.3% | 60.1% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 11.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NE4 6QB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.3% | 47.6% | 2.3% | 37.9% | 9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 42% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 3.4% | 3.9% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.6% | 50.5% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 32.1% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 8.9% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 5.5% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around NE4 6QB this area, 34.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.6% | 34.1% | 15.5% | 18.2% | 15.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 9.1% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.1% | 8.2% | 3.1% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 9.5% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.3% | 33.2% | -12.1% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 11.4% | 6% | -5.4% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 27% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 24.8% | 27.6% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 26.5% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 0.7% | -2.5% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 7.7% | 6.1% | -1.6% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 17.1% | 10.6% | -6.5% | 2.7% | 7.9% |
| Other Asian | 14.5% | 8.9% | -5.6% | 1.6% | 7.3% |
| Black African | 7.7% | 10.2% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 7.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 16.1% | 27% | 10.9% | 81.4% | -54.4% |
| Arab | 4.5% | 1.4% | -3.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1% | 4.4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, just 31.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 32.3% | 31.1% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -52.1% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 20.1% | 16.2% | 6.1% | 14.0% |
| Africa | 11.9% | 8.9% | -3.0% | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 51.9% | 39.2% | -12.7% | 5.6% | 33.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 31.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.5% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 31.9% | 31.3% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -51.9% |
| 10+ Years | 26.5% | 27.5% | 1.0% | 9.8% | 17.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.5% | 13.1% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 10.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.2% | 11.7% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 9.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.9% | 16.5% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 14.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.4% | 76.7% | -31.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 7.1% | 0.4% | 6.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 10.2% | 0.9% | 9.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 10.8% | 1.2% | 9.6% |
| South-East Asia | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.5% | 37.2% | -24.7% |
| Christian | 28.8% | 46.2% | -17.4% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 48.5% | 6.5% | 42.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mill Lane was 428.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 156.1% higher than the Elswick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mill Lane has the 2nd highest crime rate of 15 local areas in Elswick and the 46th highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 171.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.8%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 264 Mill Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £25,000 | 1997-07-01 | £111,310 |
The percentage of student residents living in NE4 6QB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfield Nursery School 101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 4out of 4 | 667 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | 3out of 4 | 1,152 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove , Bensham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 3,085 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate Hill Primary Academy Beaconsfield Street , NE4 5JN | 1out of 4 | 354 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside Primary School Beaconsfield Street , NE4 5AW | 3out of 4 | 603 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorn Primary School Park Close , Westgate NE4 6SB | 3out of 4 | 679 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingrove Primary School Hadrian Road , Fenham NE4 9HN | 3out of 4 | 790 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Victoria Street , NE4 7JU | 3out of 4 | 956 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Callerton Academy Blandford Street , NE1 3BT | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | 4out of 4 | 1,597 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| North East Futures UTC Stephenson Square , NE1 3AS | - not rated | 1,989 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's High School Gretna Road , NE15 7PX | 4out of 4 | 2,423 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School Market Lane , Dunston NE11 9NX | 3out of 4 | 2,936 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 4out of 4 | 4,434 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 4,795 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 5,435 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 1,275 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 1,341 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 3,169 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior Academy Denton Road , NE15 6AF | 2out of 4 | 3,364 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahr Academy 72 Sceptre Street , NE4 6PR | - not rated | 299 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Newcastle Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | 3out of 4 | 1,242 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Post 16 Solutions Ltd. Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 1,275 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Allan's Senior School Fowberry Crescent , Fenham NE4 9YJ | - not rated | 1,288 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Allan's Junior School Hunter's Road , Spital Tongues NE2 4NG | - not rated | 1,433 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fattoush | 411 - 411A Westgate Road | 21 yd | |
| Baban Shawarma & Grill House | 1a Mill Lane | 29 yd | |
| The Meal Castle Restaurant | Meal Castle, 1B Mill Lane | 29 yd | |
| Meadow | 423 Westgate Road | 98 yd | |
| Kamal Restaurant | 277 Stanhope Street | 304 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentinck Sports & Social Club | Bentinck Sports & Social Club, 3 - 4 Bentinck Villas, Bentinck Road | 226 yd | |
| Newcastle Dance Centre | 36 - 38 Grainger Park Road | 541 yd | |
| Al Amran Catering Ltd | 62 Bentinck Road | 666 yd | |
| Paradise A Lounge | 231 Elswick Road | 679 yd | |
| Westfield Social Club | Westfield House Westgate Road | 724 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Restaurant | 3 - 4 Graingerville South, Westgate Road | 55 yd | |
| Hyderabadi spice up | 429A Westgate Road | 178 yd | |
| Kareems Grill | 50 Crossley Terrace | 258 yd | |
| Sinbad | 284A Stanhope Street | 279 yd | |
| Charcoal Chicken | 270 Stanhope Street | 335 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jollof Food Store | 399 Westgate Road | 84 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Mill Lane | 127 yd | |
| Iceland | 253 Stanhope Street | 423 yd | |
| Back Home International | Ground Floor, 289 Westgate Road | 824 yd | |
| Georgia's Filipino & Oriental Food Supply | 482 Elswick Road | 1,040 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Lane Youth Centre (Closed) Sceptre Street | 245 yd | |
| Hawthorn Primary School (Closed) PARK CLOSE | grass pitches | 682 yd |
| Elswick Park & Pool (Closed) Beech Grove Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 749 yd |
| Murray House Community Centre (Closed) Murray House Murray House Diana Street | 818 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.